Free Concerts in Columbus, Ohio, Area

Music Under the Stars a Summer Tradition

No matter your musical preference, free music fills the air around Columbus this summer. Columbus and Central Ohio communities offer plenty of free concerts during summer 2017. They mix it up style-wise, too, so no matter your musical taste and preference, you'll find something to like at one or more of these concert series and festivals. So bring the lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks, and bug repellant and grab yourself a free “music break” on most days of the week.

Music Festivals

Jazz and Rib FestWhat: Jazz on three stages accompanied by a barbecue banquet, with 23 teams from around the United States competing for the "Best Ribs" prizeWhen: July 21 to July 23; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. SundayWhere: Bicentennial, West Bank and Genoa parks on the Scioto Mile, Columbus